Title
FINANCE
Questions raised over rates retention
By Dan Peters | 19 May 2020
Senior Local Government Association (LGA) figures have called for the sector to reappraise its su...
WHITEHALL
Discretionary business grants fund expected to be over-subscribed
By Dan Peters | 12 May 2020
Councils expect to be swamped with applications to a new discretionary fund created to help small...
FINANCE
Whitehall delays revaluation of business rates
By Laura Sharman | 06 May 2020
The Government has confirmed the planned revaluation of business rates will no longer take place ...
BUSINESS RATES
We must take stock
By Bob Neill | 06 May 2020
Sir Bob Neill says that in the ‘grown-up public discussion’ that he hopes will take place after t...
WHITEHALL
Districts win in latest allocations
By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020
Districts have won a significantly higher share of funding in the latest allocations of governmen...
BUSINESS
Districts warn of council tax and business rates hit
By Dan Peters | 27 April 2020
Some district councils are forecasting an overall reduction of 10% in council tax and business ra...
WHITEHALL
Jenrick moves to ease cash flow pressures
By Dan Peters | 16 April 2020
New measures to help ease immediate financial pressures faced by councils in England due to the c...
BUSINESS
Tesco defends dividends amid rate relief
By Michael Burton | 09 April 2020
Retail giant Tesco has defended its decision to pay £900m in dividends despite receiving up to £7...
BUSINESS RATES
Our Ofsted journey to outstanding
By Shaun Davies | 25 March 2020
Cllr Shaun Davies explains how Telford & Wrekin Council’s Ofsted rating for children’s services l...
BUSINESS RATES
Local government needs to 'hold the ring' on pooled public services' budgets
By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020
Shadow minister for local government Jim McMahon tells Heather Jameson it was irresponsible that ...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
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